Undergraduate Summer Program

Financial Math: Quantitative Portfolio Management and Algorithmic Trading

Financial Math is the application of math, statistics, and programming within the finance industry. This course in Quantitative Portfolio Management and Algorithmic Trading is designed for current undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students and provides a rigorous introduction to modern applications in Financial Math through an interdisciplinary curriculum delivered via remote instruction by lecturers and industry experts affiliated with the Financial Math MS program at UChicago.

Financial markets have become increasingly complex, requiring specialized skills to effectively predict opportunities for profit and manage risk. Demand has grown steadily for people who can understand, enhance, and develop complex mathematical models. During the course, you’ll have a chance to learn more about careers in Quant Finance through presentations by our Career Development Office team. We can’t wait to help you explore the exciting world of quantitative finance!

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